Just a quick check before I install first ever SSD, any tips?

lifeofBrian

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I will be installing my fist ever SSD tomorrow and just want to make sure I do it right.

Do I need to format, and in NTFS? I heard of some Samsung format, but this SSD will be for Windows 8.1 and Steam games.

I install Windows with no other hard drives in right?

Apart from that is there anything else I need to worry about? It's just the same as installing a new HDD right?
 

USAFRet

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Yes, pretty much the same as any other drive.
Disconnect all other hard drives, and go.
 

CaptainCretin

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There are other ways, especially if you are happy with how the OS and program set up are running.

There are various free software tools to migrate your OS from the existing HDD on to the new SSD; you will usually have to move, delete any files you dont want copied over though. Some premium SSDs even come with a disk containing said software.